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Which process helps cells maintain the integrity of their genetic information?
Which process helps cells maintain the integrity of their genetic information?
- DNA repair (correct)
- DNA transcription
- DNA recombination
- DNA replication
Defects in DNA repair genes can lead to what kind of disorders?
Defects in DNA repair genes can lead to what kind of disorders?
- Genetic disorders (correct)
- Respiratory disorders
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Digestive disorders
What can mutations disrupting DNA repair pathways lead to?
What can mutations disrupting DNA repair pathways lead to?
- Enhanced immune response
- Improved cellular communication
- Decreased susceptibility to diseases
- Increased genomic instability (correct)
Which mechanism is involved in repairing damage caused by certain cancer treatments?
Which mechanism is involved in repairing damage caused by certain cancer treatments?
How do proper DNA repair mechanisms impact cancer development?
How do proper DNA repair mechanisms impact cancer development?
Which DNA repair mechanism is responsible for repairing small, non-helix-distorting base lesions?
Which DNA repair mechanism is responsible for repairing small, non-helix-distorting base lesions?
What kind of lesions does nucleotide excision repair (NER) primarily repair?
What kind of lesions does nucleotide excision repair (NER) primarily repair?
What does DNA mismatch repair (MMR) help eliminate?
What does DNA mismatch repair (MMR) help eliminate?
Which factor can influence the efficiency of DNA repair mechanisms as individuals age?
Which factor can influence the efficiency of DNA repair mechanisms as individuals age?
What serves as a template for DNA polymerase during nucleotide excision repair (NER)?
What serves as a template for DNA polymerase during nucleotide excision repair (NER)?
Which lifestyle factor significantly affects the efficiency of DNA repair mechanisms?
Which lifestyle factor significantly affects the efficiency of DNA repair mechanisms?
What is the role of DNA repair mechanisms in cell replication and division?
What is the role of DNA repair mechanisms in cell replication and division?
Which environmental factors can cause DNA damage?
Which environmental factors can cause DNA damage?
What is the link between accumulated DNA damage and aging?
What is the link between accumulated DNA damage and aging?
Which type of repair mechanism is important for maintaining genomic integrity?
Which type of repair mechanism is important for maintaining genomic integrity?
Unrepaired DNA damage can lead to the development of which disease?
Unrepaired DNA damage can lead to the development of which disease?
Which repair mechanism is crucial in preventing cancer development?
Which repair mechanism is crucial in preventing cancer development?
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